Dreveník

Dreveník is a protected nature reserve featuring rock formations, caves, and climbing walls set at about 609 meters elevation. The complex spans roughly two kilometers and displays varied geological structures with some walls reaching significant heights.

The area received protected status in 1925 and gained recognition as part of World Cultural and Natural Heritage in 1993. This designation marked formal acknowledgment of its geological and ecological importance.

Two distinct sections are named Peklo and Raj, reflecting how local tradition names areas through their contrasting rock formations. Visitors today move through these spaces aware of the naming that shapes their experience of the place.

A marked educational trail of about four kilometers connects Spišské Podhradie with the village of Žehra, providing access to the reserve. The path moves through the landscape and helps visitors discover the varied formations in their natural setting.

The reserve holds Slovakia's largest travertine mound with limestone corridors and steep rock walls creating a memorable setting. Narrow passages between massive boulders give the experience of moving through spaces shaped by geological forces over countless years.

Location: Spišská Nová Ves District

Location: Levoča District

Inception: 2004

Elevation above the sea: 609 m

GPS coordinates: 48.98417,20.77250

Latest update: December 11, 2025 18:02